Temporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method

ABSTRACT

A noise barrier system and method for quickly and modularly installing or erecting a temporary sound interruption wall. The system can include one or more panels each, a leveling bracket adjustably mountable to a support member, a clamping bracket for mounting a panel to a support member, a double clamping bracket for clamping a pair of panels together and mounting them to a support member, and a panel clamp for clamping a pair of panels together. The leveling bracket can include a support wall to support portions of adjacent panels, and an arm for removably securing to a flange of the support member. The panel clamp, the clamping bracket and the double clamping bracket can each include open channel configuration configured to receive a single portion of a panel or portions of pair panels, and a slidably adjustable clip for securing the portion of the panels therein.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a) to Canada(CA) patent application number 3,055,844 filed on Sep. 18, 2019, whichis incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND Technical Field

The present technology relates to a temporary noise pollutioninterruption wall system and method for use in connection with quicklyand modularly installing or erecting a temporary sound interruptionwall.

Background Description

The creation of the automobile, the airplane, and mighty train havecreated the need to reduce such increases in noise pollution. As theearth's population grows the need for more development of cities, towns,communities, natural, and ecofriendly resources are growing. Theever-growing need for the industrial energy sector to develop theseresources is the main cause of noise pollution that exceeds allowablelevels in areas of human habitation. Examples of the machinery used todevelop these resources are generators, pumps, hydraulic fracturingsystems, heavy equipment, and continuous vehicular traffic. By defaultthe machinery used produce continuous and higher than acceptable levelsof noise pollution.

Increasing evidence that continuous noise pollution at elevated levelsassociated with vehicles, construction equipment, fracturing equipment,and most machinery that emits high levels of audible sound aredetrimental to the mental and physical health of humans and wildlife.This can affect who reside, work, and roam in the vicinity of theseindustrial energy sector projects.

It is common to utilize reinforced concrete safety barriers positionedalong boundaries of highways, roadways, sport and concert arenas orfields, and industrial complexes. These barriers are typically steelreinforced concrete barriers, which are joined one to the other inend-to-end relation so as to form a continuous barrier means with eachsafety barrier forming one section thereof. These known barriers arecommonly referred to as “Jersey” barriers, and difficult to transportand install. In combination with reducing noise pollution to thesurround neighborhoods, these known barriers also reduce or lessen thechances of an automobile from driving off the road or bridge, therebyreducing injury during an accident. However, to accomplish this, thesebarriers are made of thick reinforced concrete, which increases theircost of manufacture and installation.

It is known during installation of these beams to drive or bury a seriesof “I” or “H” channeled beams into the ground at spaced apart distancesfrom each other. Panels are lifted by crane or hoist and positioned soends of the panel are received in the channel between beams. A largecrane is typically required to lift and position the panels because oftheir heavy weight. These panels are not able to be adjusted when slidinto position, and if they become dislodged by an impacting vehicle,wind, earthquake or other forces, then they could fall over andpotentially injury nearby people or damage nearby property.

A growing number of local, municipal, federal and/or governmentalagencies are looking for sound barrier systems that can reduce theemitting of noise pollution surrounding human habitable areas throughoutthe country. Therefore, there is a need for a temporary exterior noisepollution interruption wall(s) or system that has a measurable noisepollution interruption co-efficient and that is easy to temporarilyerect in areas deemed to require a reduction in noise pollution.

While the above-described devices fulfill their respective, particularobjectives and requirements, the aforementioned devices or systems donot describe a temporary noise pollution interruption wall system andmethod that allows quickly and modularly installing or erecting atemporary sound interruption wall. The present technology overcomes oneor more of the disadvantages associated with known noise barriers.

A need exists for a new and novel temporary noise pollution interruptionwall system and method that can be used for quickly and modularlyinstalling or erecting a temporary sound interruption wall. In thisregard, the present technology substantially fulfills this need. In thisrespect, the temporary noise pollution interruption wall system andmethod according to the present technology substantially departs fromthe conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing soprovides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of quickly andmodularly installing or erecting a temporary sound interruption wall.

SUMMARY

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types ofnoise barrier systems, the present technology provides a novel temporarynoise pollution interruption wall system and method, and overcomes oneor more of the mentioned disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art.As such, the general purpose of the present technology, which will bedescribed subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and noveltemporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method and methodwhich has all the advantages of the prior art mentioned heretofore andmany novel features that result in a temporary noise pollutioninterruption wall system and method which is not anticipated, renderedobvious, suggested, or even implied by the prior art, either alone or inany combination thereof.

According to one aspect, the present technology can include a noisebarrier system including a panel and a leveling bracket mountable to asupport member. The panel can include a panel frame. The levelingbracket can be adjustably mountable to the support member. The levelingbracket can include a support wall and an arm. The support wall can beconfigured to support a first portion of the panel. The arm can beconfigured to removably secure the leveling bracket to one or moreflanges of the support member, and can be configured to adjust alevelness or angular orientation of the leveling bracket.

In some embodiments, the panel can include at least one pin extendingfrom the panel frame, and a loop at a free end of the pin.

In some embodiments, the pin and loop can be configured to be receivedin a cavity defined in a panel frame of an adjacent panel whenorientated in an abutting configuration.

In some embodiments, the panel can include a blanket attachable to thepanel frame.

In some embodiments, the leveling bracket can include a front wallextending from a first edge of the support wall, a back wall extendingfrom a second edge of the support wall opposite the first edge, and apair of side walls each extending from the support wall to the backwall. The front wall and the back wall can be parallel and can extendfrom the support wall in opposite directions.

In some embodiments, the arm of the leveling bracket can be a pair ofL-shaped arms each being attachable to one of the side walls so that anarm flange of each of the L-shaped arms face each other and define aspace between the arm flange and the back wall.

In some embodiments, the spaced defined between the arm flange of theL-shaped arms and the back wall can be configured to receive at leastone of the flanges of the support member.

In some embodiments, the arm flange of the L-shaped arms can beconfigured to adjust an angular orientation of the leveling bracketagainst the support member.

In some embodiments, the support wall can have a length configured tocontact the first portion of the panel and a first portion of a secondpanel positioned adjacent to the panel.

Some embodiments of the present technology can include a clampingbracket adjustably mountable to the support member. The clamping bracketcan have an open channel configuration configured to receive a secondportion of the panel. The clamping bracket can include a lateralextension configured to be secured to at least one of the flanges of thesupport member.

In some embodiments, the clamping bracket can include a web wall, afirst flange and a second flange all configured to provide the openchannel configuration configured of the clamping bracket. A clampingbracket clip can be adjustably attachable to the first flange of theclamping bracket so that a stop wall extends over the open channelconfiguration of the clamping bracket. The clamping bracket clip candefine a slot configured to slidably receive a first clamping bracketfastener for securing the clamping bracket clip to the first flange ofthe clamping bracket.

In some embodiments, the second flange of the panel clamp can have alength greater than a length of the first flange of the panel clamp.

In some embodiments, the second flange of the clamping bracket candefine an aperture therethrough configured to threadably engage with asecond clamping bracket fastener configured to push the second portionof the panel toward the first flange of the clamping bracket.

Some embodiments of the present technology can include a panel clampincluding a web wall, a first flange and a second flange all configuredto provide an open channel configuration configured to receive a secondportion of the panel and a first portion of an adjacent panel abuttingthe second portion of the panel. A panel clamp clip can be adjustablyattachable to the first flange so that a stop wall extends over the openchannel configuration of the panel clamp. The panel clamp clip candefine a slot configured to slidably receive a first panel clampfastener for securing the panel clamp clip to the first flange of thepanel clamp.

In some embodiments, the second flange of the panel clamp can have alength greater than a length of the first flange of the panel clamp.

In some embodiments, the second flange of the panel clip can define anaperture therethrough configured to threadably engage with a secondpanel clamp fastener configured to push the second portion of the paneland the first portion of the adjacent panel toward the first flange ofthe panel clamp.

Some embodiments of the present technology can include a double clampingbracket including a web wall, a first flange and a second flange allconfigured to provide an open channel configuration configured toreceive a second portion of the panel and a first portion of an adjacentpanel abutting the second portion of the panel. A double clampingbracket clip can be adjustably attachable to the first flange of thedouble clamping bracket so that a stop wall extends over the openchannel configuration of the double clamping bracket. The doubleclamping bracket clip can define a slot configured to slidably receive afirst double clamping bracket fastener for securing the double clampingbracket clip to the first flange of the double clamping bracket.

In some embodiments, the second flange of the double clamping bracketcan have a length greater than a length of the first flange of thedouble clamping bracket.

In some embodiments, the second flange of the double clamping bracketcan define an aperture therethrough configured to threadably engage witha second double clamping bracket fastener configured to push the secondportion of the panel and the first portion of the adjacent panel towardthe first flange of the double clamping bracket.

According to another aspect, the present technology can include a noisebarrier system including one or more panels, a leveling bracketadjustably mountable to a support member, a panel clamp, a clampingbracket and a double clamping bracket. Each of the panels can include apanel frame. The leveling bracket can include a support wall and an arm.The support wall can be configured to support a first portion of thepanel. The arm can be configured to removably secure the levelingbracket to one or more flanges of the support member. The panel clampcan define an open channel configuration configured to receive adjacentsections of a pair of the panels abutting each other. A panel clamp clipcan be adjustably attachable to the panel clamp so that a stop wall ofthe panel clamp clip extends over the open channel configuration of thepanel clamp. The clamping bracket can define an open channelconfiguration configured to receive a section of at least one of thepanels. A clamping bracket clip can be adjustably attachable to theclamping bracket so that a stop wall of the clamping bracket clipextends over the open channel configuration of the clamping bracket. Thedouble clamping bracket can define an open channel configurationconfigured to receive adjacent sections of a pair of the panels abuttingeach other. A double clamping bracket clip can be adjustably attachableto double clamping bracket so that a stop wall of the double clampingbracket clip extends over the open channel configuration of the doubleclamping bracket.

According to yet another aspect, the present technology can include amethod of a installing or erecting a noise barrier system including thesteps of attaching at least one leveling bracket to one or more suppermembers spaced apart from each other. Adjusting a height or angle of atleast one of the leveling brackets. Placing panels on top of a supportwall of the leveling brackets to form a horizontal row of panels.Stacking at least one vertical panel on top of at least one of thepanels of the horizontal row of panels so that a pin of the at least onepanel is received in a cavity of a panel frame of the vertical panel.Attaching a panel clamp around sections of the panel frame of the panelsthat are adjacent and abutting each other. Attaching a clamping bracketto at least one section of the panel frame of at least one of thepanels, and attaching the clamping bracket to at least one of thesupport members. Attaching a double clamping bracket to sections of thepanel frame of the panels that are adjacent and abutting each other, andattaching the double clamping bracket to at least one of the supportmembers.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, features of the presenttechnology in order that the detailed description thereof that followsmay be better understood and in order that the present contribution tothe art may be better appreciated.

Numerous objects, features and advantages of the present technology willbe readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon a readingof the following detailed description of the present technology, butnonetheless illustrative, embodiments of the present technology whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception,upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basisfor the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carryingout the several purposes of the present technology. It is, therefore,that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructionsinsofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the presenttechnology.

It is therefore an object of the present technology to provide a new andnovel temporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method thathas all of the advantages of known noise barrier systems and none of thedisadvantages.

It is another object of the present technology to provide a new andnovel temporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method thatmay be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

An even further object of the present technology is to provide a new andnovel temporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method thathas a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor,and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to theconsuming public, thereby making such temporary noise pollutioninterruption wall system and method economically available to the buyingpublic.

Still another object of the present technology is to provide a newtemporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method thatprovides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of theadvantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of thedisadvantages normally associated therewith.

These together with other objects of the present technology, along withthe various features of novelty that characterize the presenttechnology, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed toand forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of thepresent technology, its operating advantages and the specific objectsattained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanyingdrawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustratedembodiments of the present technology. Whilst multiple objects of thepresent technology have been identified herein, it will be understoodthat the claimed present technology is not limited to meeting most orall of the objects identified and that some embodiments of the presenttechnology may meet only one such object or none at all.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present technology will be better understood and objects other thanthose set forth above will become apparent when consideration is givento the following detailed description thereof. Such description makesreference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the temporary noisepollution interruption wall system and method constructed in accordancewith the principles of the present technology, with a portion of thepanel removed for viewing of elements therebehind.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the panel including theblanket and the panel frame of the present technology.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating panel frames of thepresent technology assembled in a stacked relationship taken along line3-3 in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the leveling bracket of the presenttechnology.

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view of the leveling bracket of the presenttechnology attached to the flange of the beam.

FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the leveling bracket of the presenttechnology.

FIG. 7 is a right side plan view of the leveling bracket of the presenttechnology attached to the flange of the beam and supporting the panel.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the leveling bracket of the presenttechnology taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 7 .

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the double clamp of the presenttechnology utilizable in the exemplary to clamp two or more adjacentpanel frames.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the double clamp of the presenttechnology taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 9 .

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the single clamping bracket of thepresent technology utilizable in the exemplary to clamp a single panelframe to the beam.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the single clamping bracket of thepresent technology taken along line 12-12 in FIG. 11 .

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the double clamping bracket of thepresent technology utilizable in the exemplary to clamp two or moreadjacent panel frames to the beam.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the double clamping bracket of thepresent technology taken along line 14-14 in FIG. 13 .

The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout thevarious figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

In the following description, for purposes of explanation and notlimitation, specific details are set forth, such as particularembodiments, procedures, techniques, etc. in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding of the present technology. However, it will be apparent toone skilled in the art that the present technology may be practiced inother embodiments that depart from these specific details.

One objective of the present technology is to provide a temporaryexterior noise pollution interruption wall system for, but not limitedto, vehicle or aircraft traffic areas and/or industrial energy sectorprojects. Reducing the noise pollution is the objective set forththrough public engagements and the introduction on noise regulations incertain industries. The present technology will decrease noise pollutionimpacts while temporarily installed, all the while increasing safetyparameters, increasing efficiencies of installations and dismantling,and providing a superior product that maintains high standards ofquality, sustainability, and effectiveness.

The present technology can relate in one aspect to a temporary noisepollution interruption pollution wall panel. This panel can feature aninterlocking stackable design that increases the structural integrity ofthe system. Assembling individual panel(s) in any configuration pendingapplication. The present technology components of the panel(s), whichconsists of at least two vertically supported channel defining membersor beams. At least one wall panel with at least one clamp systemattached for securement to the channel defining member. The individualpanel(s) can be secured and erected to a height based on wind loadcalculations set forth by engineering standards and configured based ona stamped engineered erection plan for various applications andgeographical locations.

An increase in the number of studies indicates that humans and wildlifeare stressed by noise pollution causing a variety of impacts on theenvironment by disturbing mammal, bird, fish feeding and breedingpatterns. This results in a need for a temporary noise pollution walldesign and clamping securement system. More and more industrial,commercial and residential noise pollution is being created and theslowly ever-increasing need for a noise pollution barrier as per thepresent technology to help absorb and alleviate some of the noisepollution. The present technology allows for the development andinterdiction of an interlocking panel design.

Referring now to the drawings, and particularly to FIGS. 1-14 , anembodiment of the temporary noise pollution interruption wall system andmethod of the present technology is shown and generally designated bythe reference numeral 10.

The system 10 can be utilized and/or configured to reduce noisepollution encounterable by surrounding people, homes, neighborhoods,etc., and capable of complying with noise regulations in certainindustries. The present technology will decrease noise pollution impactswhile temporarily installed, all the while increasing safety parameters,increasing efficiencies of installations and dismantling, and providinga superior product that maintains high standards of quality,sustainability, and effectiveness.

In FIG. 1 , a new and novel temporary noise pollution interruption wallsystem and method 10 of the present technology for quickly and modularlyinstalling or erecting a temporary sound interruption wall isillustrated and will be described. More particularly, the temporarynoise pollution interruption wall system 10 includes one or moreinterlocking and stackable panels 12 that are attachable to a channelmember 2 by way of a leveling bracket 30, a single clamping bracket 70and/or a double clamping bracket 90. Adjacent panels 12 can be clampedtogether utilizing a double panel clamp 50. The channel member 2 can bea channeled beam, such as but not limited to “I”, “C”, “H”, “S”, “L”,hollow steal section (HSS) or pipe beams, and can include a beam flange4 and a web 6, where multiple channel members 2 can be driven or buriedinto the ground to create a perimeter or barrier along an area requiringnoise pollution remediation. The interlocking and stackable nature ofthe panels 12 increases the structural integrity of the wall system 10.

It can be appreciated that any number of channel members 2 and/or panels12 can be utilized as required, and in any configuration. Multiplepanels 12 can be stacked on top of each other and erected to a heightbased on wind load calculations set forth by engineering standards, andconfigured based on a stamped engineered erection plan for variousapplications and geographical locations.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the panel 12 can include a panel frame 13of any geometric configuration. In the exemplary, the panel frame 13 caninclude a pair of vertical members 14 and a pair of horizontal members16, connected together to form a generally square or rectangular panelframe. The vertical members 14 and/or the horizontal members 16 can beconstructed of extruded tubular material defining an internal cavity 18,as best illustrated in FIG. 3 .

The two outer vertical member 14 make up the outer framework of thepanel frame 13 along with two horizontal members 16. The horizontalmembers 16 can be placed vertically flush their corresponding verticalmember 14. The ends of the horizontal members 16 can be fused, bolted,clamped or welded to an inside surface of the vertical members 14,respectively. This exemplary assembly constitutes the rectangularframework.

A gusset or cross-bracing member 24 can be utilized between vertical andhorizontal members 14, 16 near their connections or formed corners, asbest illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 . The cross-bracing member 24 can spanbetween the vertical members 14 and/or the horizontal members 16 neareach corner of the panel frame 13, or can span between oppositelypositioned vertical members 14 and/or horizontal members 16. Thecross-bracing member 24 can be configured to increase the structuralstrength and/or rigidity of the panel 12. The cross-bracing members 24can be made of extruded tubular sections.

A coupling or hoisting pin 20 can be associated with an end of each orany of the vertical members 14 and/or the horizontal members 16. In theexemplary, a first portion of the coupling pin 20 can be threadablyengaged with internal threads defined in the cavity 18, while exposing asecond portion. It can be appreciated that any part of the first portionof the pin 20 can be fused or welded to its corresponding verticaland/or horizontal member 14,16. The second portion of the pin 20 canhave a tapering or conical configuration that convergingly tapers awayfrom the first portion, thereby assisting in reception into the cavity18′ of the vertical member 14′ of a stacked panel, as best illustratedin FIG. 3 . The pin 20 can be secured in such a way that there is nointerference with the other panels 12 when stacking vertically together.

An eyelet, hook or loop 22 can be associated with the second portion,and can be configured to be engaged with a hoisting element, such as butnot limited to, a cable, rope, boom, etc. This allows for a cable orhook of a crane or lifting machine to attached to the panel 12 and hoistit into position.

In the alternative, the coupling pin 20 can include a flange that isfastenable to a surface of the vertical members 14 and/or the horizontalmembers 16, or the flange can be receivable and attachable to a surfacein the cavity 18.

Further in the alternative, the first portion of the coupling pin 20 caninclude one or more biased tabs or fingers featuring a button or detentat or near its free end. The vertical members 14 and/or the horizontalmembers 16 can defined a bore therethrough configured to align with thedetent when the first portion of coupling pin 20 is inserted into thecavity 18. Accordingly, the detent would be forced into the bore by wayof the biasing nature of the finger or by a biasing member, therebylocking the coupling pin 20 in place. Removal would include pushing thedetent from exterior the vertical members 14 and/or the horizontalmembers 16 and into the cavity 18, and pulling the coupling pin 20 outtherefrom.

Even further in the alternative, a wall or ledge could extend into thecavity 18 that is configured to contact a free end of the first portionof the coupling pin 20 when inserted. The wall or ledge can beconfigured to prevent the coupling pin 20 from falling or being insertedcompletely into the cavity 18.

A noise absorbing or interruption blanket 26 can be fastened 28 to thepanel frame 13, thereby created an assemble panel 12. The blanket 26 canbe comprised of, but not limited to, a Dacron® polyester fabric and/oran ultra-violet (UV) all weather protective fabric that form the outeror exterior layers of the blanket 26. Between the Dacron polyesterfabric UV all weather protective fabric out layers can encapsulate, butnot limited chopped strand fiberglass, foams or any other soundabsorbing material. With the chopped strand fiberglass layered betweenthe two exterior layers, these combined materials can be, but notlimited to, triple stitched or fused together to make up the blanket 26.The blanket 26 can cover one or both sides of the entire panel frame 13.

Referring to FIGS. 4-8 , the leveling bracket 30 can be attached orclamped to one or more flanges 4 of the beam 2. The leveling bracket 30can be installed towards a bottom of a pair of beams 2 near the ground,with one or both of the leveling brackets 30 vertically adjusted so thatthe pair of leveling brackets 30 are level with each other. Byinstalling the leveling bracket 30 towards the bottom of the beam 2,this will allow starting the panel(s) 12 alignment level. The levelingbracket 30 can be aligned at a 90° angle with the panel 12.

The leveling bracket 30 can include a horizontal support wall 32, avertical back wall 33 transitioning from an edge of the horizontalsupport wall 32, and a vertical front wall 34 transitioning from anopposite edge of the horizontal support wall 32, all of which can beconstructed in the shape of a horizontal “Z” or “S”, best illustrated inFIGS. 7 and 8 .

A pair of gussets or side walls 36 can extend between outer most ends ofthe support wall 32 and an end of back wall 33, respectively. Anexterior edge of the side walls 36 can be angled or curved. An openspace is defined between the pair of side walls 36, an interior side ofthe support wall 32 and an interior side of the back wall 33.

An L-shaped arm 38 can be removably and adjustably secured to anexterior side of each of the side walls 36. The L-shaped arm 38 includesa 90° flange 40, thereby creating the general L-shape of the arm 38.

Each of the side walls 36 can include a threaded or non-threadedaperture that is configured to receive therethrough a threaded fastener42. Each of the arms 38 can include a threaded aperture or non-threadedaperture with a threaded receiver 44 aligned and fixed therewith.

The L-shaped arm 38 can be placed against an exterior side of each ofthe side walls 36 so that their apertures are aligned and the flanges 40are facing each other. The fastener 42 can be received through the sidewall aperture so that a head of the fastener is located inside the openspace defined between the pair of side walls 36, and then threadablyengaged with the threaded aperture of the threaded receiver 44 of theside wall 36, thereby assembling the L-shaped arm 38 to the side walls36, respectively. In the alternative, the fastener 42 can be receivedthrough the L-shaped arm aperture so that its head is exterior thereofand then threadably engaged with the threaded aperture of the side walls36, respectively.

It can be appreciated that either the side wall aperture and/or theL-shaped arm aperture can be a slot, configured to allow the L-shapedarm 38 to slidably adjust thereto and adjust a space between the flange40 and the back wall 33.

The flange 40 can include a threaded aperture or a non-threaded aperturewith a threaded receiver 46 aligned and fixed therewith. When theL-shaped arm 38 is assembled with the side walls 36, a threaded fastener48 can be received through the threaded flange aperture or the threadedreceiver 46 so that a shaft end of the fastener 48 comes in contact withan interior side of the beam flange 4, respectively, as best illustratedin FIG. 8 , thereby clamping the leveling bracket 30 to the beam. It canbe appreciated that continued tightening or turning of the fastener 48would pull the leveling bracket 30 towards an exterior side of the beamflange 4 until an exterior side of the back wall 33 contacts theexterior side of the beam flange. Further continued tightening of thefastener 48 would increase the clamping force on the beam flange 4. Inthe alternative, the L-shaped arms 38 can be fused, welded, locked orclamped to their respective side walls 36.

When assemble to the beam 2, the leveling bracket 30 can be configuredto support one or more panels 12, and in some cases a pair of adjacentpanels 12, as best illustrated in FIG. 1 . The supporting aspect of thelevel bracket 30 can be accomplished by placing a adjacent pair ofpanels 12 on the level bracket 30 so that adjacent ends of a bottomhorizontal member 16 are equally supported by the support wall 32, witha portion of the blanket 26, the vertical member 14 and the horizontalmember 16 positioned between the front wall 34 and beam flange 4, asbest illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 .

Alternatively, the support wall 32 can include one or more tabs 37extended up therefrom, as best illustrated in FIG. 5 . Each of the tabs32 can be received in a slot defined in the vertical or horizontalmember 14, 16 or in the cavity 18 of the vertical member 14 when placedon the support wall 32, thereby securing the panel 12 in position andpreventing it from sliding off the support wall 32.

It can be appreciated that loosening the fasteners 48 allows a user tovertically adjust the leveling bracket 30 along the beam to verticallyadjust the panel(s) 12 supported thereon. Further, loosening one of thefasteners 48 allows the user to vertically adjust one side of theleveling bracket 30, thereby adjusting a horizontal level of theleveling bracket.

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10 , the double panel clamp 50 can be utilizedto clamp adjacent vertical and/or horizontal members 14, 16 of adjacentpanel frames. The double panel clamp 50 can be configured as a C-shapedbracket can include a web wall 52, a first flange 54 and a second flange66 opposite the first flange 54 to define an open spade therebetween.The first flange 54 can include an aperture 56, which can be threaded ornon-threaded including a threaded receiver aligned and fixed therewith.

A clip 58 can be adjustably coupled to the first flange 54. The clip 58can include a slot 60 defined therethrough and a 90° flange or stop wall62. A fastener 64 can be received through the first flange aperture andthe slot 60, and threadably engaged with a threaded receive exterior ofthe clip 58, thereby allowing the clip 58 to slidable adjust in relationto the first flange 54 and locking the clip 58 in place when tightened.Alternatively, the threaded fastener 64 can extend out from the firstflange 54 to be received through the slot 60 and be engageable with arotating threaded receive exterior the clip 58. Still in thealternative, the threaded fastener 64 can be received through the slot60 and threadably engaged with a threaded receiver of the first flange54.

The second flange 66 can have a length greater than a length of thefirst flange 54, and can include a threaded or non-threaded aperture 68that can be configured to threadably receive another fastener to pushthe adjacent vertical or horizontal members 14, 16, 14′, 16′ toward thefirst flange 76, or a screw to secure the vertical or horizontal memberto the second flange 66.

In operation, the double panel clamp 50, with the clip 58 removed, canbe placed over the paired vertical and/or horizontal members of adjacentpanel frames so that a first vertical or horizontal member 14, 16 and asecond vertical or horizontal member 14′, 16′ are abutting each otherbetween the first and second flanges 54, 66. After which, the clip 58can be positioned on the first flange 54 so that the stop wall 62contacts its respective vertical or horizontal member. After which, thefastener 64 can be tightened to lock the clip 58 in place, therebyclamping the adjacent panels together.

It can be appreciated that loosening the fastener 64 allows the clip 58slide away from the first flange 54, thereby allowing for the doublepanel clamp 50 to slide along with adjacent panels and adjusting itsposition.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12 , the single clamping bracket 70 can beutilized to clamp on to a vertical and/or horizontal member 14, 16 of apanel frame and attach the panel frame to one or more flanges 4 of thebeam 2, to another adjacent panel frame or another object. The singleclamping bracket 70 can be utilized to secure a single panel frame tothe beam 2, and can be configured as a C-shaped bracket including a webwall 72, a first flange 76 and a second flange 88 opposite the firstflange 76 to define an open spade therebetween.

The web wall 72 can have a pair of oppositely located lateral extensionsthat extend wider than a width of the first and second flanges 76, 88.The lateral extensions can each include a threaded aperture ornon-threaded aperture 74 with a threaded receiver aligned and fixedtherewith. A fastener or screw can be received through the aperture 74to securing the single bracket 70 to the beam flange 4 of the beam or toa vertical or horizontal member of an adjacent panel or to any othersurface.

The first flange 76 can include an aperture 78, which can be threaded ornon-threaded including a threaded receiver aligned and fixed therewith.

A clip 80 can be adjustably coupled to the first flange 76. The clip 80can include a slot 82 defined therethrough and a 90° flange or stop wall84. A fastener 86 can be received through the first flange aperture 78and the slot 82, and threadably engaged with a threaded receive exteriorof the clip 80, thereby allowing the clip 80 to slidable adjust inrelation to the first flange 76 and locking the clip 80 in place whentightened. Alternatively, the threaded fastener 86 can extend out fromthe first flange 76 to be received through the slot 82 and be engageablewith a rotating threaded receive exterior the clip 80. Still in thealternative, the threaded fastener 86 can be received through the slot82 and threadably engaged with a threaded receiver of the first flange76.

The second flange 88 can have a length greater than a length of thefirst flange 76, and can include a threaded or non-threaded aperture 89that can be configured to threadably receive another fastener to pushthe vertical or horizontal members 14, 16, toward the first flange 76,or a screw to secure the vertical or horizontal member to the secondflange 88.

In operation, the single bracket 70, with the clip 80 removed, can beplaced over the vertical and/or horizontal member 14, 16 of the panelframe so that the vertical or horizontal member is received in the spacedefined between the first and second flanges 76, 88. After which, theclip 80 can be positioned on the first flange 76 so that the stop wall84 contacts its respective vertical or horizontal member. After which,the fastener 86 can be tightened to lock the clip 80 in place, therebysecuring the vertical and/or horizontal member 14, 16 of the panel frameto the beam 2, another panel frame or another object.

It can be appreciated that loosening the fastener 86 allows the clip 58slide away from the first flange 76, thereby allowing for the singlebracket 70 to slide along the panel frame and adjusting its position.Furthermore, it can be appreciated that the loosening the fastener orscrew associated with aperture 74 of the lateral web extension wouldallow the single bracket 70 so slide along the beam flange 4 of the beam2 or an adjacent panel frame.

Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14 , the double clamping bracket 90 can beutilized to clamp adjacent vertical and/or horizontal members 14, 16 ofadjacent panel frames, and attach the paired panel frames to one or moreflanges 4 of the beam 2, to another adjacent panel frame or anotherobject. The double clamping bracket 90 can be utilized to clamp a pairof adjacent panel frame members to the beam 2, and can be configured asa C-shaped bracket including a web wall 92, a first flange 96 and asecond flange 108 opposite the first flange 96 to define an open spadetherebetween.

The web wall 92 can have a pair of oppositely located lateral extensionsthat extend wider than a width of the first and second flanges 96, 108.The lateral extensions can each include a threaded aperture ornon-threaded aperture 94 with a threaded receiver aligned and fixedtherewith. A fastener or screw can be received through the aperture 94to securing the double bracket 90 to the beam flange 4 of the beam 2 orto a vertical or horizontal member of an adjacent panel or to any othersurface.

The first flange 96 can include an aperture 98, which can be threaded ornon-threaded including a threaded receiver aligned and fixed therewith.

A clip 100 can be adjustably coupled to the first flange 96. The clip100 can include a slot 102 defined therethrough, and a 90° flange orstop wall 104. A fastener 106 can be received through the first flangeaperture 98 and the slot 102, and threadably engaged with a threadedreceive exterior of the clip 100, thereby allowing the clip 100 toslidable adjust in relation to the first flange 96 and locking the clip100 in place when tightened. Alternatively, the threaded fastener 106can extend out from the first flange 96 to be received through the slot102 and be engageable with a rotating threaded receive exterior the clip100. Still in the alternative, the threaded fastener 106 can be receivedthrough the slot 102 and threadably engaged with a threaded receiver ofthe first flange 96.

The second flange 108 can have a length greater than a length of thefirst flange 96, and can include a threaded or non-threaded aperture 109that can be configured to threadably receive another fastener to pushthe paired vertical or horizontal members 14, 16, 14′, 16′ toward thefirst flange 96, or a screw to secure the vertical or horizontal member14, 16, to the second flange 108.

In operation, the double bracket 90, with the clip 100 removed, can beplaced over the paired vertical and/or horizontal members of adjacentpanel frames so that a first vertical or horizontal member 14, 16 and asecond vertical or horizontal member 14′, 16′ are abutting each otherand are received in the space defined between the first and secondflanges 96, 108. After which, the clip 100 can be positioned on thefirst flange 96 so that the stop wall 104 contacts its respectivevertical or horizontal member. After which, the fastener 106 can betightened to lock the clip 100 in place, thereby clamping the pairedpanel frames together, and further securing the paired panel frames tothe beam 2, another panel frame or another object.

It can be appreciated that loosening the fastener 106 allows the clip100 slide away from the first flange 96, thereby allowing for the doublebracket 90 to slide along the panel frame and adjusting its position.Furthermore, it can be appreciated that the loosening the fastener orscrew associated with aperture 94 of the lateral web extension wouldallow the double bracket 90 so slide along the beam flange 4 of the beam2 or an adjacent panel frame.

With the above in mind and in the exemplary, the double clamping bracket90 can be utilized as a universal clamp and mounting bracket for theleft or the right sides of the channel member 2 when securing thepanel(s). The ascribed lateral extensions are located on either side ofthe web wall 92 with each extension including a pair of apertures 94capable of receiving a threaded fastener to push the received verticalor horizontal member toward the stop wall 104 of the clip 100 or a screwto secure its respective vertical or horizontal member to the web wall92.

Alternatively, the web wall, the first flange, the second flange and/orthe stop wall of any of the double panel clamp 50, the single clampingbracket 70 and/or the double clamping bracket 90 can include a tabextended in a direction toward their respective vertical or horizontalmember received therein. The tab can be received in a slot defined inthe vertical or horizontal member when placed assembly therewith,thereby securing the panel in position and preventing it from slidingoff therefrom.

In use, it can now be understand in the exemplary that the presenttechnology can include an assembly of components utilized to create atemporary noise pollution interruption wall system and method 10.Starting with a minimum of having at least two channel members 2 thatare oriented vertically or horizontally, or one channel member 2 and awall of a building. Once the two channel members 2 are secured, theinstallation of the leveling bracket(s) 30 can be installed at or nearground level plain on the channel defining member(s) 2. The levelingbracket(s) 30 can be installed to the outer face of the channel-definingmember(s) 2 by placing the back wall 33 to butt up parallel against theouter face of the beam flange 4 of the channel member 2. Two outerL-shaped arms 38 support's and secures the leveling bracket 30 to thechannel member 2. The L-shaped arms 38 are located on both outer sidewalls 36 that make up the leveling bracket 30. The L-shaped arms(s) 38hardware can be installed by maneuvering the inner face to the outerportion of the L-shaped arms 38 into the inner portion of the beamflange 4 opposite its outer face of the channel member 2. As well,simultaneously aligning the through aperture 44 of the L-shaped arms 38over the threaded fastener 42 affixed to the side walls 36. One or moreof the installed leveling brackets 30 can be adjusted so that they arealigned and/or level with other leveling brackets 30, or are at apredetermined angle in relation to the ground.

Next as mentioned above in repeating the process of installing andsecure all required leveling bracket 30. A first panel 12 can be hoistedinto place utilizing the loop 22 of the hoisting pin 20. The extrudedtubular outer panel frame 13, which makes up the panel 12, can belowered onto the support wall 32 of the installed leveling bracket 30.With the panel 12 resting inside the leveling bracket 30, this is thefirst point of contact to securing the panel 12 to the verticallysecured channel defining member(s) 2. The panel 12 can be placed on itsrespective leveling brackets 30 so that the panel's hoisting pins 20 arevertically oriented to receive another panel stacked thereupon, orhorizontally oriented to slidably receive another panel placed adjacentthereto.

In the exemplary, the pin 20 can be secured in the top of each panel 12via the outer tubular vertical members 14 as well as a centralizedvertical extruded tubing upright(s). This allows for the next panel tobe lowered into place a top the existing secured panel. This allows thepanel(s) 12 to be installed together via the pin 20, which interlocksthe panel(s) 12 allowing encompassing and securing the bottom panelhousing the pin 20. Interlocking the panel(s) 12 can be a second pointof securement. In this orientation, the second panel 12 could be hoistedby its hoisting pin 20 and placed sot that the cavity 18 associated withits vertical members 14 receives corresponding pins 20 of an alreadyinstalled panel.

After the first panel 12 being hoisted and positioned into place theleveling brackets 30, a possible second point of contact or secure ofthe panel 12 can be installing the single clamping bracket 70 to thechannel member 2.

The single clamping bracket 70 can be used to secure a single extrudedtubular vertical or horizontal member 14, 16 of the panel 12. This cantake place during assembly when the individual panel(s) 12 are beingerected vertically and/or placed horizontally. The single clampingbracket 70 can be utilized as a securement clamping mechanism were asingle vertical and/or horizontal member 14, 16 of the panel 12 requiresto be secured to the channel member 2. With the clip 80 removed, thesingle clamping bracket 70 can be positioned to receive the vertical orhorizontal member 14, 16 of the panel 12.

The clip 80 can then be attached to the first flange 76 and the singleclamping bracket 70 can be positioned so that the aperture 74 of atleast one of the lateral extensions of the web wall 72 is operablypositioned with the beam flange 4 of the channel member 2 or to anadjacent vertical or horizontal member of an adjacent panel. The singleclamping bracket 70 can then be secured to the channel member 2, and theclip 80 can be secured in place to clamp the panel 12 to the singleclamping bracket 70, thereby securing the single panel 12 to the channelmember 2 or the adjacent panel. Another fastener can be engagablyutilized with the aperture 89 of the second flange 88 to push thevertical or horizontal member 14, 16 to the first flange 76, therebyfurther clamping the panel to the single clamping bracket 70.

It can be appreciated that using the ascribed bi-lateral extensions ofthe web wall 72 the threaded stub can be installed in both ascribedbi-lateral extensions and tightened to the inner flange of the channelmember 2 with the opposite side being tightened and secured to thehorizontal members 16, 16′ and/or the cross-bracing member 24 of thepaired panels 12, 12′.

With the first panel 12 in place and secured in the leveling bracket 30,and the single clamping bracket 70 now installed and secured, a next orsubsequent panel can be positioned into place to start constructing thewall. Setting the next panel in place horizontally adjacent to existingsecured panel, the same process will apply as followed and described inthe above details when installing the first or bottom panel of the wall.The next panel can be placed onto the support wall 32 of the installedleveling bracket 30 and on a next or subsequent leveling bracket, sothat one vertical member 14 of the first panel 12 is adjacent a verticalmember of the next panel. This process can be repeated along the entirelength of the wall.

The double panel clamp 50 can be utilized to clamp the adjacent verticalpanels together, thereby securing the panels in succession. This can beaccomplished by placing the double panel clamp 50, with its clip 58removed over the paired vertical members 14, 14′. Then installing theclip 58 and tightening its fastener 64, thereby locking the clip 58 inplace and clamping the paired vertical members 14, 14′ together. Anotherfastener can be engagably utilized with the aperture 68 of the secondflange 66 to push the paired vertical members 14, 14′ to the firstflange 54, thereby further clamping them together and to the doublepanel clamp 50.

To start the wall in a vertical direction a subsequent panel 12′ must bepositioned atop an existing secured panel 12. This subsequent panel canbe hoisted into position then lowered onto the top of the alreadyexisting secured panel. The pin 20 a top of the existing panel 12 can bereceived into the cavity 18′ of the vertical member 14′ of the incomingpanel 12′. This allows the panels to be the first point of contactsecurement together via the pin. With the next panel 12′ in placeresting on the pin 20 of the existing secured panel 12, the doubleclamping bracket 90 can be utilized for securement of the panels to thechannel member 2.

The double clamping bracket 90 can be used to secure two adjacent panelswhen erected atop one another. This can take place during assembly whenthe individual panel(s) 12 are being erected vertically and/or placedhorizontally. With its clip 100 removed, the double clamping bracket 90can be positioned to receive the vertical or horizontal member 14, 16,14′, 16′ of the paired panels 12, 12′.

The clip 100 can then be attached to the first flange 96 and the doubleclamping bracket 90 can be positioned so that the apertures 94 of atleast one of the lateral extensions of the web wall 92 are operablypositioned with the beam flange 4 of the channel member 2 or to anadjacent vertical or horizontal member of an adjacent panel. The doubleclamping bracket 90 can then be secured to the channel member 2, and theclip 100 can be secured in place to clamp the paired panels 12, 12′ tothe double clamping bracket 90, thereby securing the paired panels 12,12′ to the channel member 2 or the adjacent panel. Another fastener canbe engagably utilized with the aperture 109 of the second flange 108 topush the paired vertical or horizontal members 14, 14′, 16, 16′ to thefirst flange 96, thereby further clamping them together and to thedouble clamping bracket 90.

It can be appreciated that using the ascribed bi-lateral extensions ofthe web wall 92 the threaded stub can be installed in both ascribedbi-lateral extensions and tightened to the inner flange of the channelmember 2 with the opposite side being tightened and secured to thehorizontal members 16, 16′ and/or the cross-bracing member 24 of thepaired panels 12, 12′.

With multiple vertical panels installed on top of each other, the doublepanel clamp 50 can be utilized to clamp adjacent vertical panels 12, 12′together, thereby securing the panels in vertical succession. This canbe accomplished by placing the double panel clamp 50, with its clip 58removed over the paired horizontal members 16, 16′. Then installing theclip 58 and tightening its fastener 64, thereby locking the clip 58 inplace and clamping the paired horizontal members 16, 16′ together.Another fastener can be engagably utilized with the aperture 68 of thesecond flange 66 to push the paired horizontal members 16, 16′ to thefirst flange 54, thereby further clamping them together and to thedouble panel clamp 50.

Now with the wall constructed to its required vertical height the finalsecurement can take place by installing the single clamping bracket 70to a final top row of panels and/or a final column of panels to securethem to the channel member 2 or another object such but not limited to awall of a building.

While embodiments of the temporary noise pollution interruption wallsystem and method have been described in detail, it should be apparentthat modifications and variations thereto are possible, all of whichfall within the true spirit and scope of the present technology. Withrespect to the above description then, it is to be realized that theoptimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the presenttechnology, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form,function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readilyapparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalentrelationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in thespecification are intended to be encompassed by the present technology.For example, any suitable sturdy material may be used instead of theabove-described. And although quickly and modularly installing orerecting a temporary sound interruption wall have been described, itshould be appreciated that the temporary noise pollution interruptionwall system and method herein described is also suitable for supportand/or securing any paneled barrier or wall system either indoor oroutdoor.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the present technology. Further, since numerousmodifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in theart, it is not desired to limit the present technology to the exactconstruction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, allsuitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, fallingwithin the scope of the present technology.

What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by LettersPatent of the United States is as follows:
 1. A noise barrier systemcomprising: one or more panels each including a panel frame; a levelingbracket adjustably mountable to a support member, the leveling bracketincluding a support wall and an arm, the support wall being configuredto support a first portion of one or more of the panels, and the armbeing configured to removably secure the leveling bracket to one or moreflanges of the support member; a panel clamp including an open channelconfiguration configured to receive adjacent sections of a pair of thepanels abutting each other, and a panel clamp clip being adjustablyattachable to the panel clamp so that a stop wall of the panel clampclip extends over the open channel configuration of the panel clamp; aclamping bracket including an open channel configuration configured toreceive a section of at least one of the panels, and a clamping bracketclip being adjustably attachable to the clamping bracket so that a stopwall of the clamping bracket clip extends over the open channelconfiguration of the clamping bracket; and a double clamping bracketincluding an open channel configuration configured to receive adjacentsections of a pair of the panels abutting each other, and a doubleclamping bracket clip being adjustably attachable to double clampingbracket so that a stop wall of the double clamping bracket clip extendsover the open channel configuration of the double clamping bracket.
 2. Anoise barrier system comprising: a panel including a panel frame; and aleveling bracket adjustably mountable to a support member, the levelingbracket including a support wall and an arm, the support wall beingconfigured to support a first portion of the panel, and the arm beingconfigured to removably secure the leveling bracket to one or moreflanges of the support member.
 3. The noise barrier system according toclaim 2, wherein the panel includes at least one pin extending from thepanel frame, and a loop at a free end of the pin.
 4. The noise barriersystem according to claim 3, wherein the pin and loop are configured tobe received in a cavity defined in a panel frame of an adjacent panelwhen orientated in an abutting configuration.
 5. The noise barriersystem according to claim 3, wherein the panel includes a blanketattachable to the panel frame.
 6. The noise barrier system according toclaim 2, wherein the leveling bracket includes a front wall extendingfrom a first edge of the support wall, a back wall extending from asecond edge of the support wall opposite the first edge, and a pair ofside walls each extending from the support wall to the back wall, andwherein the front wall and the back wall are parallel and extending fromthe support wall in opposite directions.
 7. The noise barrier systemaccording to claim 6, wherein the arm of the leveling bracket is a pairof L-shaped arms each being attachable to one of the side walls so thatan arm flange of each of the L-shaped arms face each other and define aspace between the arm flange and the back wall.
 8. The noise barriersystem according to claim 7, wherein the spaced defined between the armflange of the L-shaped arms and the back wall is configured to receiveat least one of the flanges of the support member.
 9. The noise barriersystem according to claim 8, wherein the arm flange of the L-shaped armsare configured to adjust an angular orientation of the leveling bracketagainst the support member.
 10. The noise barrier system according toclaim 6, wherein the support wall has a length configured to contact thefirst portion of the panel and a first portion of a second panelpositioned adjacent to the panel.
 11. The noise barrier system accordingto claim 2 further comprising a clamping bracket adjustably mountable tothe support member, the clamping bracket having an open channelconfiguration configured to receive a second portion of the panel, theclamping bracket including a lateral extension configured to be securedto at least one of the flanges of the support member.
 12. The noisebarrier system according to claim 11, wherein the clamping bracketincludes a web wall, a first flange and a second flange all configuredto provide the open channel configuration configured of the clampingbracket, and a clamping bracket clip is adjustably attachable to thefirst flange of the clamping bracket so that a stop wall extends overthe open channel configuration of the clamping bracket, the clampingbracket clip defining a slot configured to slidably receive a firstclamping bracket fastener for securing the clamping bracket clip to thefirst flange of the clamping bracket.
 13. The noise barrier systemaccording to claim 12, wherein the second flange of the panel clamp hasa length greater than a length of the first flange of the panel clamp.14. The noise barrier system according to claim 12, wherein the secondflange of the clamping bracket defines an aperture therethroughconfigured to threadably engage with a second clamping bracket fastenerconfigured to push the second portion of the panel toward the firstflange of the clamping bracket.
 15. The noise barrier system accordingto claim 2 further comprising a panel clamp including a web wall, afirst flange and a second flange all configured to provide an openchannel configuration configured to receive a second portion of thepanel and a first portion of an adjacent panel abutting the secondportion of the panel, and a panel clamp clip is adjustably attachable tothe first flange so that a stop wall extends over the open channelconfiguration of the panel clamp, the panel clamp clip defining a slotconfigured to slidably receive a first panel clamp fastener for securingthe panel clamp clip to the first flange of the panel clamp.
 16. Thenoise barrier system according to claim 15, wherein the second flange ofthe panel clamp has a length greater than a length of the first flangeof the panel clamp.
 17. The noise barrier system according to claim 15,wherein the second flange of the panel clip defines an aperturetherethrough configured to threadably engage with a second panel clampfastener configured to push the second portion of the panel and thefirst portion of the adjacent panel toward the first flange of the panelclamp.
 18. The noise barrier system according to claim 2 furthercomprising a double clamping bracket including a web wall, a firstflange and a second flange all configured to provide an open channelconfiguration configured to receive a second portion of the panel and afirst portion of an adjacent panel abutting the second portion of thepanel, and a double clamping bracket clip is adjustably attachable tothe first flange of the double clamping bracket so that a stop wallextends over the open channel configuration of the double clampingbracket, the double clamping bracket clip defining a slot configured toslidably receive a first double clamping bracket fastener for securingthe double clamping bracket clip to the first flange of the doubleclamping bracket.
 19. The noise barrier system according to claim 18,wherein the second flange of the double clamping bracket has a lengthgreater than a length of the first flange of the double clampingbracket.
 20. The noise barrier system according to claim 18, wherein thesecond flange of the double clamping bracket defines an aperturetherethrough configured to threadably engage with a second doubleclamping bracket fastener configured to push the second portion of thepanel and the first portion of the adjacent panel toward the firstflange of the double clamping bracket.